India's neighbourhood stores go off beaten track

Vijay Pokare, owner of a 400 square foot store in Mumbai's Dadar market, knows his onions - literally. Just four months ago, he used to sell just 20 kg of them every day. After the nearby Subhiksha......

Firms in non-GST states to pay higher taxes

Companies located in states that do not implement the proposed goods and services taxfrom April 1, 2010, would not be able to claim 'input tax credit', said a senior finance ministry official.......

IIM-B, IIM-C upbeat on job offers

At the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B), where post-graduate programme (PGP) placement starts on March 4, a sense of anticipation and optimism is in the air. Over 70 pre-placement......

Ad agencies feel slowdown pinch

With the economy on the downturn, advertising agencies are reviewing their operating structures and clients profitability more closely. The tightening liquidity squeeze and the slowdown in the......

PIX: Bollywood pays last respects to Sonu Nigam's mother

Singer Sonu Nigam's mother Shobha Nigam passed away on February 28, at her residence in Andheri, a western suburb of Mumbai. The 63-year-old was suffering from cancer. Nigam performed the last......

PIX: Amitabh, Govinda, Ayushmann at Peace concert

When music composer Aadesh Srivastava organised a Sound Of Peace concert at Andheri Sports Complex, in suburban Mumbai, many of his friends from the film industry turned up in support. Amitabh......

PIX: Hrithik, Shatru, Simi celebrate!

The occasion? Sanjay Khan's birthday! Sanjay Khan welcomed his 78th birthday on January 3 at his residence. His family, and his friends from the industry, were part of the celebration. On the......

The Mangeshkars honour one of their own

The Family salutes the Legend. The Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan Awards were held at the Shri Shanmukhananda Hall, Sion, north central Mumbai. Several artistes were honoured on the......